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Quarantine Rewind 2020: What A Year

     2020; What a year it has been. Though 2020 did have some great events take place, addressing what really made this year so notable is a must, that being COVID-19. Never did any of us ever think we would have to undergo a global pandemic to which prevents individuals from leaving their own homes or even not being able to go do regular activities such as eating out or going to the movies. Masks have even become as normal as blue jeans when it comes to everyday fashion. However, let’s not harp on that idea too much, because though it may not seem like it, the pandemic has made us more connected as people and sparked creativity of young minds in new ways to have fun.

 

 Of course, we can’t forget about how crazy it was when Ratatouille the Musical was created via Tik Tok by tons of teenagers. From the music, to the playbill, and even the casting, not one notable playwright took part of this considerably odd phenomena, but struck Gen Z by storm. Speaking of entertainment, streaming platforms have been at the forefront all of 2020. For example, shows like Tiger King, Outer Banks, Netflix’s newest series Bridgerton, Grand Army, and more have been talked about all over social media. Even big time companies such as Pixar have been releasing their movies such as Soul via Disney+ for free so those can watch movies in the comfort and safety of their own homes. Though these were enjoyable little aspects of 2020, we can’t ignore one of the biggest reasons why this year was notable: the Black Lives Matter protests nationwide and the Presidential election.

 

Politics have always played a huge part in American society for generations, however this year, it seemed as if many eyes were opened while watching our favorite shows and checking Twitter. The summer of 2020, after the death of George Floyd was announced, light was shed on the conversation of police brutality and the injustice black Americans face by simply existing. He was not the only name, but so was Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Elijah Mcclain, and countless others. Hundreds of thousands of Americans of all backgrounds took to the streets to peacefully protest the undignified racism this country was built upon and how it affects black Americans every day of their lives, big or small. Many were killed and even more injured by authorities for the sake of justice. 

 

Soon enough, the Presidential election was drawing closer and closer, with Trump and Biden going head to head. Because so many Americans had realized how much their vote truly matters, the number of early votes were at a record high. After a few days, it was announced that President Biden won electorally and popularly and would soon become the new president of the United States along with Kamala Harris, who is the first female and black and Asian vice president in history. Though we did have many triumphs and historical makings in 2020, we did lose some loved ones along the way.

 

NBA superstar, Kobe Bryant, passed away in a helicopter crash along with his daughter, Gianna Bryant on January 26, 2020. Furthermore, the beloved Chadwick Boseman who played Black Panther also passed away from cancer August 28, 2020. The beautiful Naya Rivera, known for her role as Santana Lopez from Glee, died saving her son from drowning on July 8, 2020. Alex Trebek, the Jeopardy host with a heart of gold, passed November 8, 2020 battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Unfortunately, many more have passed but can’t be named, especially our fellow Americans. Over 410,000 lives have been lost due to COVID and every single one of them will be remembered. 

 

Music helped many of us through this year, and there were plenty of notable songs and albums. Take the Weeknd’s album “After Hours” with his hit single “Blinding Lights,” to which many agree was the literal sound of 2020. Furthermore, Taylor Swift had an amazing year when it came to music, surprise dropping one of the best albums of her musical career “Folklore,” and a second album, “Evermore,” soon after. Megan Thee Stallion thrived this year with “Savage” in collaboration with Beyonce, “WAP” in collaboration with Cardi B, her hit “Body,” and her newest album “Good News” she’s made a lot of progress since last year. Of course we can’t forget Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande’s song “Rain On Me,” and Gaga’s album “Chromatica” along with Grande’s album “Positions.” Lastly, Dua Lipa has solidified herself as a pop icon with her disco sound and album “Future Nostalgia,” coupled with her hit singles “Don’t Start Now,” and “Physical.”

 

Overall, though 2020 might have been a roller coaster we just couldn’t get off, we have learned a lot from it. We have become more united as a people, let our imaginations run wild, and truly learned how to cherish life and what will become of it. Maybe we needed a global pandemic to appreciate what we have?

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Quarantine Rewind 2020: What A Year